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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1417-1441, 1571
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Monyfaldly, -fauldlie, adv. [ME. manyfaldly, OE. moniᵹfaldlíce.] In many and various ways, many times over. — 1417 Chart. (Reg. H.) No. 249.
Till my … frende Williame of Conyngh[am] … for his help to me monyfaldly done 1441 (1450) Reg. Great S. 69/2. 1571 Ferg. Tracts 66.
Albeit thay monyfauldlie offendit
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